Job Description
Training Manager – Maternity Cover
Advantage is a small, internationally recognised company that specialises in enterprise and
employability for young people. We have provided expertise, unique programme design and
management in this field for over 30 years for government agencies in NI and worldwide.
We have worked or advised on exciting youth enterprise & employability projects around
the world.
Job Content:
The Training Manager will lead on all aspects of training delivery at The Advantage
Foundation, ensuring high-quality learning experiences across programmes in enterprise and
employability. This includes overseeing accredited and non-accredited training delivery,
maintaining compliance and accreditation standards, supporting the developing new
training opportunities, and managing the resources required to deliver impactful learning
and meaningful development.
The postholder will work closely with the Operations Director and project teams to align
training activity with Advantage’s strategic objectives, funding commitments, and social
impact goals.
This role is subject to a 6-month probationary period.
Activities to include:
Training Delivery & Oversight
• Lead on the coordination, and delivery of Advantage’s accredited and nonaccredited training programmes, including OCN Level 1 courses.
• Support Project Officers and facilitators to ensure consistency, quality, and learner
engagement across all delivery areas.
• Oversee participant induction, assessment, and achievement processes in line with
qualification requirements and Advantage standards.
• Deliver training sessions, modelling high-quality facilitation and learner support.
Programme Design & Development
• Review and enhance training content to ensure relevance, accessibility, and
alignment with sector standards.
• Contributed to the design and development of new programmes and qualifications,
including curriculum design, accreditation applications, and pilot delivery.
• Integrate cross-cutting themes such as wellbeing, sustainability, and employability
into all training materials.
• Collaborate with external partners, employers, and funders to identify emerging
skills needs and create responsive learning opportunities.
Quality Assurance, Reporting & Compliance
• Ensure all training activity complies with awarding body requirements, internal
policies, and funder expectations.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, progress, assessment, and certification.
• Lead on monitoring and evaluation for training programmes, providing reports and
impact data for funders and internal review.
• Coordinate internal and external audits, ensuring continuous improvement and
readiness for inspection or verification.
Team Leadership & Resource Management
• Support staff or facilitators, with any additional training for professional
development and performance maintenance.
• Manage training budgets, materials, and physical resources to ensure efficient and
cost-effective delivery.
• Foster a collaborative, supportive learning culture across teams and participants.
Essential criteria:
• Minimum Level 3 in Education & Training.
• Experience delivering accredited training (e.g. OCN or equivalent) and supporting
learners to achieve qualifications.
• Proven ability to design or adapt training content and materials to meet learner and
organisational needs.
• Knowledge of quality assurance, compliance, and monitoring within accredited
training environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong IT and administrative skills, with experience managing data and reporting for
funders or awarding bodies.
• Track record of empowering young people through training and community
development.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle, or the ability to meet the travel
requirements of the role.
• Subject to an Access NI Enhanced Disclosure check.
Desirable Criteria:
• Undergraduate Degree in a related field
• Experience in programme development, accreditation applications, or curriculum
design.
• Experience working in a social enterprise, charity, or community training
environment.
• Knowledge of the Northern Ireland skills and employability landscape.
• Experience in mentoring or coaching staff and volunteers
Working Conditions
• Some travel may be a feature of this post. Must have appropriate insurance to cover
use of own vehicle for business travel.
• A mobile phone and laptop will be provided if necessary.
• You will be working as part of a small, dynamic professional team.
• This role will be subject to an Access NI.
35 Hours per week: Monday-Thurs 8:00am-4.00pm Friday 8:00am – 1:00pm.
Some evening, weekend and overnight work possible but any hours worked over and above
those contracted can be taken in lieu.
Flexibility within these working hours can be discussed and agreed in advance with the
Director.
Salary
£27,500 pro rata
Performance Standards
The company expects the highest professional performance standards from all staff coupled
with flexibility, proactivity and a positive attitude.
Advantage expects employees:
• To deliver what is promised
• To make every pound count
• To deal honestly and with integrity
• To deliver and maintain good business relations
• To realise that working together we achieve more